1979 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | L |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
